is this compatible with dell optiplex 380 null

Assuming you are looking at the WD mobile 2.5 inch...it will work but you may need an adapter for the drive bay. Dell offered both 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch options for your computer. If you do not intend to have the drive moonlight in a mobile device or in the future, I would look at 3.5 options. A HHD 3.5 if you need storage capacity at a low price and SSHD for storage and added preformace. I would go with a 3.5 SSHD like the Seagate barracuda if able but 3.5 inch for sure. Otherwise you are paying extra for mobility you don't need.

Physically it can be connected and will work. you may need an adapter to convert the power. You may have an issue securing it since it is a lot smaller in size. I have done this in the past but I also made sure not to move the PC with securinf the drive first. Not doing so can not only damage the hard drive and cause data lose but also damage the PC itself. -Richard

NO...it's for a laptop, PS3 or PS4

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Answered by ace1 8 years ago
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Assuming you are looking at the WD mobile 2.5 inch...it will work but you may need an adapter for the drive bay. Dell offered both 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch options for your computer. If you do not intend to have the drive moonlight in a mobile device or in the future, I would look at 3.5 options. A HHD 3.5 if you need storage capacity at a low price and SSHD for storage and added preformace. I would go with a 3.5 SSHD like the Seagate barracuda if able but 3.5 inch for sure. Otherwise you are paying extra for mobility you don't need.
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Answered by AKPST 8 years ago
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Physically it can be connected and will work. you may need an adapter to convert the power. You may have an issue securing it since it is a lot smaller in size. I have done this in the past but I also made sure not to move the PC with securinf the drive first. Not doing so can not only damage the hard drive and cause data lose but also damage the PC itself. -Richard
Answered by GoRichard 8 years ago
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NO...it's for a laptop, PS3 or PS4
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